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Powerpoint: Introduction to Þiðrekssaga
An introduction to Þiðrekssaga.
Powerpoint: Introduction to Háttatal
A Powerpoint slideshow introducing Háttatal.
Powerpoint: Gylfaginning and Vernacular Traditions
Powerpoint for Snorra Edda course. It illustrates the links between Gylfaginning and other texts.
Medieval Oslo
The layout of part of medieval Oslo is shown with log walls one or two layers high and the cord roads in between them. This gives a sense of how narrow these streets could be.
Medieval Farmhouse
A Norwegian farmhouse from the second half of the thirteenth century.
Loft (Storehouse) from Telemark
A medieval storehouse from Telemark.
Handout: The Two Main Manuscripts of the Poetic Edda
A handout about the two main manuscripts that provide the texts of the Poetic Edda.
Handout: The Asian Origins of Nordic Culture
A handout for a course on Snorra Edda discussing Snorri's view that the Norse gods came from Asia.
Handout: The Archetypal Legend of Lejre
A handout about the place of Lejre.
Handout: Preparation Sheet for discussion of Helgakviða Hundingsbana II and the Legend of Sigmundr
A preparation sheet detailing work to be done and questions to be considered when translating and analysing Helgakviða Hundingsbana II.
Handout: Introduction to Heroic Poetry
An introduction to Germanic heroic poetry.
Handout: Discussion Questions about Volsunga Saga
A list of questions for discussion of Volsunga saga in a seminar
Handout: Beowulf and Grettis saga
A handout about Beowulf and Grettis saga, and the possible connection between the two.
Gordarike Viking- og Familiepark
Gordarike in Hallingdal has traces of Viking Age and medieval history. You can visit Gol stave church, King Hadding's grave mound and learn about the Vikings here.
Gol Stave Church
Gol Stave Church was moved to the Folkemuseum in the late 19th century. Only about one third of the surviving church was used (those parts that were thought to be medieval). The church that stands at the Folkemuseum now was modelled on Borgund Stave…
Fornsalen
Fornsalen in Visby has displays about the history of Gotland.
Exercise: The Young Sigurd
Exercises to prepare for a seminar on Sigurd
Exercise: Sigurd Kills the Dragon in Þiðrekssaga
Texts and discussion questions on the topic of Sigurd slaying the dragon in Þiðrekssaga.
Exercise: Palaeography of Old Norse Heroic Poetry
Class preparation for a seminar on the palaeography of Old Norse heroic poetry.
Exercise: Comparative Questions about the Quarrel of Queens and the Death of Sigurd
An exercise with questions about the quarrel of queens and the death of Sigurd.